Events Calendar
Join us for the 2006 Global Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.
Energy, healthcare, globalization, homeland security, public education - Are you concerned about these pressing issues of our world? Join HBS faculty, fellow alumni, and global leaders as we consider the intersection of the public and private sectors in these arenas and more. There's still time to register for the Global Leadership Forum, June 20–22. Speakers include former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, General Electric Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Immelt, and former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin.
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/glf/
Spring 2006 Reunion Features Faculty Research
Over thirty HBS faculty, including Andrew McAfee, Regina Herzlinger, and Michael Porter will present their newest research during reunion weekend, June 1–4, 2006. On Saturday, front page issues come into focus through topical presentations by Harvard professors on matters including the role of Islam in Muslim societies, the human genome project, and personalized medicine. For registration information and a full schedule of presenters and presentations, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/reunions/mba.html
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News
2006 HBS Business Plan Contest Winners Have Sights Set on China
On April 25, Harvard Business School conducted the finals of its tenth annual Business Plan Contest. First place in the traditional track was awarded to 8Baorice (pronounced bow-bow-rice) for its plan to create an online community for Chinese women. In the social enterprise track, winner of the concept phase was Yashmere, a venture that would bring revenue to one of China's poorest regions by exporting yashmere yarn to the U.S. The winner of the pilot phase was Mountains for Miracles, a venture that leverages the founders' world-class mountain-climbing skills to launch a $5 million fundraising campaign for pediatric oncology. For complete details on the winning projects and all the runners-up, visit:
http://www.hbs.edu/news/042706_bpc.html
Read Your New Class Notes Today!
Catch up on Class Notes now. Notes from the June HBS Alumni Bulletin are available online. Log in with your LEFA to read them:
http://apps.alumni.hbs.edu/classnotes/
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Lifelong Learning
HBS Alumni Travel: The Magic of Morocco
Join fellow alumni for a two-week tour of exotic Morocco, September 3–14. With visits to five Moroccan cities, including modern Casablanca and the ancient walled city of Fez, this program will allow you to sample the varied geography and diverse urban environments of this fascinating country. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet U.S. Ambassador Thomas Riley (HBS '75) at his home. Participants will also spend time with members of the HBS Club of Morocco to gain an understanding of the current socio-economic reforms taking place in Morocco. For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/travel/
Program for Alumnae: Charting your Course: Developing Options that Work
May 31–June 1: Are you at a transition point in your career? Looking to re-enter the workforce after some time away? Join other alumnae for this intimate and interactive forum that will help you rediscover your core interests and capabilities and build a long-term plan for professional development. Network with peers and faculty as you craft this next stage of your career. Register online today:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/careers/cyc.html
Executive Education: Corporate Governance Series
The Corporate Governance Series features three complementary learning opportunities (Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance, Compensation Committees: Preparing for the Challenges Ahead, and Making Corporate Boards More Effective) that provide ongoing education for individuals involved with corporate boards. Executives will develop critical skills and strategies for adding significant value to board governance by gaining new insights into the complex financial, legal, and strategic planning issues facing boards today. For more information on these programs, visit:
http://www.exed.hbs.edu/redirects/cgswn/
HBS Alumni receive an exclusive 30-percent discount on open-enrollment Executive Education Programs. For more information, visit:
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/lifelong_learning/execed_calendar.html
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Faculty News
Working Knowledge: Researching the Browser Wars
Can an upstart like Firefox compete against market giant Microsoft? Assistant Professor Pai-Ling Yin discusses her work on technology adoption and the competitive dynamics of the Internet browser market in this Q&A.
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item.jhtml?id=5288&t=technology
Working Knowledge keeps you on top of the latest HBS faculty research and thinking. Register with Working Knowledge to receive a free weekly email newsletter:
http://workingknowledge.hbs.edu/reg/newsletter_sub.jhtml
Faculty in the News
Professor Gary Pisano advocates a new business model for the biotech industry in The Economist.
http://intranet.hbs.edu/community/hbsnews/042206_econ.html
Assistant Professor Li Jin comments to MarketWatch on the recent rise in China's interest rates.
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx
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